Celina, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in America — and its new construction market reflects exactly that. With dozens of master-planned communities under development and some of the most prestigious builders in the country staking their flags here, buyers in 2026 have extraordinary options.
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Premier master-planned communities actively delivering new homes in Celina — more than any comparable city in North Texas
$468K+
Starting price for new construction in top communities — exceptional value compared to Frisco and Prosper
$4B
Investment committed to Ramble by Hillwood alone — Celina's newest and most ambitious community launch
Light Farms: The Gold Standard
Light Farms remains Celina's crown jewel — a 2,300-acre master-planned community with resort amenities that include five pools, a restaurant, fitness center, trails, and a beloved farm-to-table program. Builders like Toll Brothers, David Weekley, and Perry Homes offer a range of floor plans from the mid-$400s into the $1M+ range. The sense of community here is unmatched in North Texas. Approaching final build-out around 2027, Light Farms is entering its last opportunity window for new construction buyers.
Mustang Lakes: Waterfront Living in North Texas
Mustang Lakes delivers the rare combination of a lakefront setting and master-planned luxury. With 400 acres of green space, over 11 miles of trails, and a 25-acre recreational lake, it attracts buyers who want a true outdoor lifestyle without sacrificing suburban convenience. Top builders including Darling Homes and Shaddock Homes are active here, with homes priced from the mid-$500s into the $3.5M+ range for its most exclusive custom positions.
Ramble by Hillwood: The Biggest Launch in North Texas in Years
Hillwood's newest $4 billion master-planned community opened its first phase in May 2026. Spanning 1,380 acres from Preston Road to Custer Road, Ramble is positioned at the highest elevation point in Collin County with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. With American Legend, Drees Custom, and Coventry among the opening-phase builders, this is the most exciting new community launch in North Texas in years. Buyers entering early phases have historically captured the strongest appreciation as community build-out matures.
Legacy Hills: Move-Up Buyers' Paradise
Legacy Hills targets the move-up buyer market with oversized homesites, elevated architectural standards, and access to Celina ISD's top-rated schools. Perry Homes and Drees Custom Homes are among the builders offering 4–6 bedroom floor plans with dedicated studies, media rooms, and three-car garages — starting from the low-$600s. The Del Webb section within Legacy Hills also serves the 55+ active adult market with targeted amenities and a lifestyle-focused floor plan selection.
What Buyers Should Know in 2026
- ◆Builder incentives are available — interest rate buydowns, flex cash, and design center credits on spec inventory are common in 2026
- ◆Lot premiums are rising — desirable sites with greenbelt, cul-de-sac, or water views get claimed first and often before public listing
- ◆Phase timing matters — early-phase pricing delivers the strongest appreciation potential as community amenities build out
- ◆School district verification is essential — Light Farms and Mustang Lakes are Prosper ISD; Legacy Hills and Cambridge Crossing are Celina ISD
- ◆Working with a builder-connected agent unlocks pre-market lots and negotiated incentives unavailable to walk-in buyers
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